Biography

At first, Hopsin was famous for his falling out with the pioneering label Ruthless, but that became a footnote when the rapper, producer, and actor released the hit track "Sag My Pants" on his own in late 2010. Born Marcus Hopson, the Los Angeles native signed with Ruthless in 2007, A battle in the press followed with Hopsin claiming he had not authorized his debut album's release, while Ruthless' owner claimed he had, but the end result was a professional split. By 2011, Hopsin's image included white contacts that made him look quite ominous, and when coupled with a positive message, the rapper had found himself a welcoming posse with Tech N9ne and his Strange Music roster. ~ David Jeffries